German writer of many genres including poetry, essays, philosophy etc. He is also an Enlightenment thinker as his works represent the philosophy of Enlightenment to change society. Many of his works are well known and some are set to music (ex. Symphony No. 9 by Beethoven)
JOHANN WOLFGANG VON GOETHE
Birth: 28 August 1749
Death: 22 March 1832
German writer of many genres including poetry, essays, philosophy etc. He is also an Enlightenment thinker as his works represent the philosophy of Enlightenment to change society. Many of his works are well known and some are set to music (ex. Symphony No. 9 by Beethoven)
Famous Works
Faust
The Sorrows of Young Weather